Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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