Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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