Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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