Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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