Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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