Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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