Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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