Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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