Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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