Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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