Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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