Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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