Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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