Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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