Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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