Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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