Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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