Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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