Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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