Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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