Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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