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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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