Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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