Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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