Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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