Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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