Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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