Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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