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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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