Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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