Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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