Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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