Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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