Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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