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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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