Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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