Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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