Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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