Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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