Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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