Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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