Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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