Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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