Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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