Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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