Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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