Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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