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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning