Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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