Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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