Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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