Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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