Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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