Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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