Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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