Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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