Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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