Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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