Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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