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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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