Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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