Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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