Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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