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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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