Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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