Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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