Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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