Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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