Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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