Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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