Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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