Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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