Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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