Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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