Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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