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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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