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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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