Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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