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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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