Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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