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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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