Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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