Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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