Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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