Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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