Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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