Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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