Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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