Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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