Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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