Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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