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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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