Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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