Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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