Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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