Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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