Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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