Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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