Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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