Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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