Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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