Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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