Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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