Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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