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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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