Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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