Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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