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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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