Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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