Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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