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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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