Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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