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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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