Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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