Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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