Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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