Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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