Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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