Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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