Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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