Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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