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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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