Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores 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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