Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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