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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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