Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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