Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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