Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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