Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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