Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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