Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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