Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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