Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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