Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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