Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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