Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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