Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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