Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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