Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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