Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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