Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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