Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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