Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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