Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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