Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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