Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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