Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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