Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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