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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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