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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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