Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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