Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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