Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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