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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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