Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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