Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses 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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