Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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