Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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