Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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