Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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