Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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