Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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