Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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