Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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