Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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