Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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