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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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