Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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