Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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