Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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