Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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