Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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