Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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