Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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