Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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