Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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