Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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