Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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