Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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