Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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