Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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