Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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