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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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