Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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