Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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