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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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