Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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