Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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