Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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