Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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