Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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