Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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