Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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