Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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