Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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