Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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