Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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