Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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