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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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