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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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