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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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