Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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