Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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