Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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