Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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