Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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