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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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