Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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