Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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