Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews 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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