Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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