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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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