Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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