Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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