Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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