Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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