Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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