Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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