Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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