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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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