Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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