Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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