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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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