Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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