Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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