Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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