Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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