Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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