Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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