Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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