Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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