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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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