Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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