Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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