Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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