Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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