Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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