Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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