Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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