Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative 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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