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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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