Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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