Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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