Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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