Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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