Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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