Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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