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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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