Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers 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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