Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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