Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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