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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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