Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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