Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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