Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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