Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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