Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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