Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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