Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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