Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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