Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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