Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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