Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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