Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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