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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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