Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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