Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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