Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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