Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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