Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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