Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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