Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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