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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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