Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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