Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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