Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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