Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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