Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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