Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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