Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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