Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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