Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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