Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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