Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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