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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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