Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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