Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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