Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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