Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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