Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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