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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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