Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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