Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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