Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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