Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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