Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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