Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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