Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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