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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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