Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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