Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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