Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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