Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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