Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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