Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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