Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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