Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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