Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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