Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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