Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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