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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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