Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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