Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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