Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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