Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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