Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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