Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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