Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. 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. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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