Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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