Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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