Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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