Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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