Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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