Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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