Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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