Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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