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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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