Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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