Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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