Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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