Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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