Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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