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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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