Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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