Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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