Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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