Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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