Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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