Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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