Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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