Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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