Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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