Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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