Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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