Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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