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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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