Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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