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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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