Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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