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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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