Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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