Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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