Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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