Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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