Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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