Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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