Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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