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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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