Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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