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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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