Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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