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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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