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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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