Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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