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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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