Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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