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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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