Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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