Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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