Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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