Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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