Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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