Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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