Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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