Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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