Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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