Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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