Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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