Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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