Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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