Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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