Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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