Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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