Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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