Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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