Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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