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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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