Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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