Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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