Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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