Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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