Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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