Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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