Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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