Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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