Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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