Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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