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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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