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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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