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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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