Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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