Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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