Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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