Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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