Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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