Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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