Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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