Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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