Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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