Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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