Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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