Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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