Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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