Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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