Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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