Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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