Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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