Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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