Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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