Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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