Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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