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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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