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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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