Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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