Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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