Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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