Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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