Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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