Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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