Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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