Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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