Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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