Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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