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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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