Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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