Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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