Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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