Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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