Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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