Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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