Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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