Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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