Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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