Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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