Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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