Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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