Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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