Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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