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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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