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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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