Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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