Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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