Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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