Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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