Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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