Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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