Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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