Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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