Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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