Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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