Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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