Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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