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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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