Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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