Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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