Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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