Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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