Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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