Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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