Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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