Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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