Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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