Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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