Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing 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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