Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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