Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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