Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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