Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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