Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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