Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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