Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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