Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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