Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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