Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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