Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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