Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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