Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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