Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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