Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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