Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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