Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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