Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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