Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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