Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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