Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes 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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