Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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