Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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