Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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