Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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