Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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