Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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