Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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