Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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