Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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