Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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