Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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