Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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