Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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