Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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