Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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