Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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