Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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